: They are primarily fossorial (burrowing) and feed on small invertebrates like ants and termites. Species like Amphisbaena alba have been known to emit vocalizations—hissing or snorting—when threatened. 2. Mythological Profile: The Two-Headed Serpent
: Their eyes are vestigial and covered by scales, and they lack external ears, adaptations for a permanent life underground. amphisbaena
: The name Amphisbaena means "to go both ways" in Greek. Their loose skin allows them to move effectively in both forward and reverse directions within narrow burrows, using an accordion-like motion. : They are primarily fossorial (burrowing) and feed
Real amphisbaenians, often called "worm lizards," are highly specialized burrowing reptiles. Mythological Profile: The Two-Headed Serpent : Their eyes
: Amphisbaena is the most diverse genus within the suborder Amphisbaenia, containing over 180 recognized species. While they resemble earthworms or snakes, they are a distinct lineage of squamates (scaled reptiles). Physical Adaptations :